GardenComm Communities

Frequently Asked Questions

All GardenComm members now have exclusive access to our new MemberFuse community platform. Join a GardenComm
community for your region, special interest or events. Members can ask questions, give advice, share news or just say hi. To get started today, visit gwa.mymemberfuse.com or find the portal under Member Resources. Member log-in is required.

Build and cultivate conversations based on like-minded topics with our forum formatted communities. We recommend joining the GardenCommMembers General Discussion Community, starting a conversation in your Regional Community and
updating your profile.

How do I access GardenComm Communities?

Under the Member Resources section and select Communities. Member login is required.

You can also access communities at here. For quick access, add this link to your bookmarks or saved webpages.

When you log-in for the first time, you will be asked to agree to the GardenComm Communities Terms of
Service and review your profile information. Once completed, you can get started.

How do I join community groups?

All members are automatically opted into the community for their region, but you can also join additional communities by selecting the Groups tab at the top of the page. Make sure you join the GardenComm Members group. Members may also create special interest groups, but please review the Terms of Service page carefully before starting a group.

How do I start a discussion?

Visit any community group you are a member of and select Add Discussion from the menu located on the right-hand side. There you can create a title and the body of your
discussion. You can even attach a photo or document. Once done, click Submit and the discussion will be posted to the group.

How do I update my profile or adjust my notification settings?

In the welcome box in the upper left hand corner, select Edit My Settings. Here you can:

Use the Member Matching portal, which asks you about your job description and expertise then
matches you with members who share similar interests, allowing you to connect with members you may or may not have already known. Participation is NOT required, but it can be a useful tool to
expand your network.

To send a connection request from a member profile, select Add Contact. You can also send a request by selecting the Add As Contact button next to
members’ profiles under the Members or Member Matching search results.

How can I track discussions and group activity?

To see updates on all community activity, visit My Dashboard, which will show a synopsis of everything happening in GardenComm Communities.

You can also use the My Dashboard menu on the left-hand side to view information for all your contacts, groups and discussions.

I have more questions. Who can I contact?

Call the GardenComm team at 212.297.2198 and a member of the staff will be happy to help you get started.

Mission

GardenComm: Garden Communicators International provides leadership and opportunities for education, recognition, career development and a forum for diverse interactions for professionals in the field of gardening communications.